A MAN and woman accused of murdering a Bournemouth man have appeared at Bournemouth Crown Court.

Debbie Ann Pereira, 38, and Benjamin Lee Atkins, 48, both of Aylesbury Road in Boscombe, appeared in court via video link on Wednesday morning.

They have both been charged with murdering 49-year-old Simon Shotton from Bournemouth.

As reported, Simon’s remains were found in Manor Steps zig zag, off Boscombe Overcliff Drive, on Saturday, August 26.

Pereira and Atkins are next due to appear at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday, October 20.